Drainage Operative

Oneline; Alkington; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay and 2

Company pension

Life assurance (x4 salary)

Medicash Plan (dental/medical) with 4+

Refer a friend scheme

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Oneline is seeking a Drainage Operative to join our team in Wellington, Somerset. You will work on CCTV or jetting vehicles, contributing to the maintenance of drainage networks for water authorities and building projects. The role offers hands-on training, opportunities to travel, and a clear path for career development.

Initial training covers basic drainage practices, equipment handling, and site information capture, with progression into larger scale projects and cross-department work.

Qualifications

• Can do/will do attitude.
• Flexible approach to work.
• Be polite and approachable
• Effective timekeeping.
• You must be a team player.
• Willing to travel and stay away on a regular basis.
• Full clean UK Driving Licence.
• Right to work in the UK is essential.

Responsibilities

• High Pressure Water Jetting operations.
• Work in confined spaces.
• Drive and operate Van Packs and CCTV/Jetting rigs across the fleet.
• Carry out manual handling and debris removal.
• Assist in cleaning sewer and storm lines with high pressure units.
• Support vehicle lead to complete jobs on time.
• Attend training and development as required.
• Record site information on a tablet.

Skills

Attitude

Team player

Timekeeping

Willing to travel

Polite & approachable

Right to work in UK

Job description

Drainage Operative

Wellington, Somerset - Commutable Distance

Permanent - 40 Hours

Competitive salary + Enhanced Overtime Rates.

Kickstart your career as a Drainage Operative and help us enhance wastewater systems and prevent pollution, while building a hands‑on career.

As a Drainage Operative you will firstly get to grips with the basics of working in the drainage field. You will learn the ropes, working with our experienced team on either CCTV or Jetting vehicles, building an understanding on how we approach jobs using best practice.

We work for the local water authority inspecting and maintaining drainage routes, for building companies cleaning and surveying pipes prior to completion and there are also multiple opportunities to be involved and assist in larger scale projects taking place in other departments within the company, such as tank and siphon cleaning. Once the initial training has been completed you will have developed a varied knowledge on how to approach jobs, select supplies required and, how to expertly use the equipment, assisting the vehicle lead to approach and complete jobs effectively.

More about the role:

• High Pressure Water Jetting.
• Working in confined spaces.
• Driving and operating Van Packs, variety of CCTV vehicles & Jetting rigs across the fleet.
• Manual Handling, Carrying Suction Hose, cleaning up spillages and removing debris using brushes, shovels etc.
• Cleaning of sewer and storm lines using a high pressure unit or aiding with the Recycler team.
• Assist the vehicle lead to achieve timely job completion.
• Undertake all training and development as required.
• Thorough completion of site/works information on a tablet device.
• Working away may be required.

Qualifications

• Can do/will do’ attitude.
• Flexible approach to work.
• Be polite and approachable
• Effective timekeeping.
• You must be a team player.
• Willing to travel and stay away on a regular basis.
• Full clean UK Driving Licence.
• Right to work in the UK is essential.

Additional Information

What we can offer you:

• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay and leave
• Company pension
• Life assurance scheme (x4 salary)
• Medicash Plan (includes cash payments towards dental, medical, therapeutic treatments) with the option to add up to 4 dependants
• Refer a friend scheme
• Employee assistance programme (access to GP appointments and mental health support)
• Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays
• Training and career progression opportunities - including putting you through a HGV

For over 15 years Oneline has been supporting customers with expert diagnostics, maintenance, and monitoring on their complex infrastructure to keep their networks flowing. A family run business, we are a specialist drainage company that began with CCTV surveys and moved into jetting. We diversified into larger, more complex projects such as tank cleaning and tankering, growing the fleet to match our customers’ requirements.

We work together with our customers in the water industry to reduce pollution through superior kit, and highly experienced operatives.

As we continue to grow into new sectors, we are expanding our depot network to serve customers better, with faster response times and greater specialisms.

Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.